Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Powers of President

Powers of president

Under Article 247 Clause 2 & 5

Sir,

The Friday Times -

Last year, during the 99th Senate session on
December 20, there was a debate on the political and security situation in the
country with particular reference to violence in Balochistan, FATA and
Rawalpindi.

The motion, which was earlier moved by Senator Raza Rabbani,
under the Rule 218 of business, to discuss the insurgency in FATA was
consequently taken up. He urged President Mamnoon Hussain to take immediate
measures to restore peace and security in the region.

Senator Raza Rabbani quoted clause 2 of Article 247 of the
constitution, which says the president may from time to time give such
directions to “the governor of the province to exercise powers of his function
to enforce peace and security in the region or any part of a Tribal Area”.

He stressed the dire need for “peace and good governance” in
FATA, under Article 247, clause 5, and urged the president to take adequate
steps. The leader of the house, Raja Zafarullah Haq, said he would convey the
“sentiments of the House” to the president.

Senator Raza Rabbani expressed concern after the 100th Senate
session that there was no follow up. On January 15, he led an opposition
walkout over what he called the government’s non-serious attitude towards
legislative business and addressing the problems at large. Even the problem of
terrorism could be tackled in a joint session of parliament instead of an
all-parties conference, he said.

On January 20, the president used his power to prorogue the
session. But the question that needs to be asked is, why can’t he use his power
under Article 247 as well?

By: Kanwal Abidi, Karachi *Journalist & Political Analyst

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